Butterflies Early Learning Centre Educators

  • Michelle Director

    Years of Experience: 30 years’ experience
    Qualifications & Training: Diploma – enrolled in Undergraduate Certificate of Teaching
    What I would like children to learn from me:  Independence, knowledge that they can say no, or change plans if needed, and enjoyment of learning.
    Why I love working with children:   They can acquire knowledge through play-based learning and observation of peer learning.

  • Justine Nominated Supervisor

    Years of Experience:  Over 20 yrs in child care and 10 yrs working as an Early Childhood  trainer and assessor.
    Qualifications & Training: I hold an Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services
    What I would like children to learn from me:  I would like children to develop empathy, respect for others and to feel safe and secure in the environment we provide at Butterflies .
    Why I love working with children:  Because the children at Butterflies are the cutest bunch in the whole of Cairns  !!!!   After leaving child care and then transitioned to training, for 10 yrs and being back in the centres, I realised how much I missed the changes in the children from toddlers through to Kindergarten. Those special “ wow” to see the excitement of children’s faces  when they see you and will run up to you just to give you a hug.

  • Cathy Kindergarten Teacher

    Years of Experience:  I have been in the child care industry for over 15 years.
    Qualifications & Training:  Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood), Southern Cross University Bachelor Public Health (majors Public Health & Biology), Canberra University Diploma of Childrens Services, TAFE NSW
    What I would like children to learn from me:  Learning is led by the children, as educators we can learn as much from them as they learn from us. I support children to learn, develop and gain an understanding of who they are and how they belong as part of their community and the world. Through supporting, extending and challenging children's learning. I hope the children will have the tools, skills and foundations needed for their future journey through the lifespan.
    Why I love working with children:  Everyday I learn something new! No two days are the same as we explore the children's interests and extend ideas to make new discoveries and learn together, exploring different perspectives and ways of understanding.

  • Daisy Educator in Kindergarten

    Years of Experience:   I have been in the child care industry having worked at Butterflies for the  past 3.5  years.
    Qualifications & Training: I hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me:  Being respectful, kind, and helpful to their friends, Educators and Environment. I want children to have the opportunity to learn about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait culture which we share as a community.
    Why I love working with children:  Working with children is rewarding in many ways. I believe by nurturing and providing learning opportunities, helps children  to explore their capabilities and build strong foundations for emotional, mental and physical development which are the building blocks for life. , to have the opportunity to influence a child’s development is such a blessing.

  • Chandra Assistant Educator

    Years of Experience: I have been in the child care industry for 12 years. I commenced training at Butterflies Early Learning when I first migrated to Australia and have worked here ever since.
    Qualifications & Training: I hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me:  I would like children to learn respect and Kindness towards everyone.to be happy within themselves and to share that happiness. Being from a Bhutanese background and having migrated to Australia I want children to learn the importance to acknowledge equal value as a society.
    Why I love working with children:  Children make me feel happy, especially watching children developing and reaching milestones as they progress through the centre from toddlers through to school age. Watching the children graduate from Early Learning into primary school gives me satisfaction that I have made a difference in their life. I enjoy being able to share my culture within the service.

  • Jarrah Assistant Educator

    Years of Experience:   I have been in the child care industry for 4 yrs. I moved to Cairns from Sydney and have been working at Butterflies since  March 2022.
    Qualifications & Training: I hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. I am interested furthering my study and enrolling in the Diploma of Early Childhood.
    What I would like children to learn from me:  The things I would love children to learn from me is how important caring and respecting each other is, , how to be kind to each other and listen to each other children and adults alike. I want children to take every day as it comes and to enjoy life.
    Why I love working with children:   I personally love working with children because I’m an Aunty of 5 so I have always been around children. I love watching children grow, and learn. I love watching children learn through play and engaging with one another and being kind to others. I love seeing kids happy and smiling.

  • Paddy Assistant Educator

    Years of Experience:   My career in the child care industry commences at   Butterflies 7 months ago.
    Qualifications & Training: I am currently studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care under a traineeship through Mi Haven training college.
    What I would like children to learn from me: The most  important thing I want children to learn from me is to be kind and to treat every person with kindness as well as respect. To treat others as you expect to be treated. I want children to have the confidence to communicate their ideas and become independent individuals.
    Why I love working with children:  Working with children reminds me of how amazing and exciting the world can be. I have always liked being with children and as time went on I discovered the early years was an exciting time for them to discover and learn. I enjoy having the opportunity to pass valuable life skills and inspiring children to become the person they are and to develop to their full potential.

  • Yoko Centre Cook

    Years of Experience:   I have been in the child care industry and worked at Butterflies Early Learning for  2 years    .
    Qualifications & Training: I hold a Certificate in Early Childhood.
    What I would like children to learn from me:   Nutrition from food is essential for the growth of children. We make sure that they are enjoying their meals while getting the nutrition they need. I incorporate Japanese, Indian, Thai, Chinese, Italian food, into the daily menu so that they can experience various food cultures.   Through mealtime, children  are learning about healthy eating, other cultures, learning to make healthy food choices and to experiment with different tastes, as well as engaging with each other and, establishing relationships over a good meal.  
    Why I love working with children:   A child who can't use a spoon and eats with his hands begins the challenge of eating with a spoon. A child who has a smaller appetite was able to eat without leaving the amount served on the plate. A child who didn't like vegetables and only ate plain rice began to eat meals with vegetables and meat after seeing other children eating it deliciously. It is my pleasure to be involved in the healthy growth of children and to provide them with healthy choices, by providing them with fun and delicious meals and the opportunity learn life long skills.

  • Dorita Toddlers Assistant

    Years of Experience: 3 years.
    Qualifications & Training: Certificate III in Early Learning
    What I would like children to learn from me: To be kind and respectful to others. Learn new things everyday as they grow and reach their milestones.
    Why I love working with children:  I love to watch them grow and discover new things every day. Also coming into work and seeing big smiles on the children’s faces, makes it all worth it in the end.

  • Monica Ed Leader, 2ic & OSHC Leader

    Diploma Early Childhood Education – Ba Psyc – (Behavioural & Forensic) -  JP (Qualified)

  • Emily Administration

    Studying Cert III Early Childhood

  • Cedella Float/support

    Studying Cert III Early Childhood 

  • Kimberley Toddler Lead Educator

    Studying Diploma Early Childhood Education

  • Nyle School Based Trainee

    Studying Cert III Early Childhood

  • Summer Toddler Assistant

    Cert III Early Childhood

  • Pauline Float/Support

    Cert III Early Childhood

  • Telia Centre Bus Driver

    Studying Cert III Early Childhood